CHAMBERLAIN NR 511 MIDTERM QUESTIONS AND
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T or F: IBS results in serious medical consequences - CORRECT ANSWERS
False, prognosis for IBS is excellent.
T or F: IBS is a risk factor for IBD (Crohn's and UC) and colon cancer. - CORRECT
ANSWERS False
What are the two most common types of bowel disorders under the
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) umbrella? - CORRECT ANSWERS Ulcerative
Colitis (UC) and Crohn's Disease
In which part of the bowel is UC most commonly manifested? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Rectosigmoid
T or F: UC extends into the small intestine. - CORRECT ANSWERS False, UC is
not present outside of the colon.
T or F: Crohn's Disease can be present anywhere from mouth to anus. -
CORRECT ANSWERS True
In Crohn's Disease there is a characteristic segmental presentation of the diseased
bowel, separated by normal areas of mucosa. What are these areas referred to
as? - CORRECT ANSWERS Skipped lesions
,CHAMBERLAIN NR 511 MIDTERM QUESTIONS AND
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What is one characteristic of Crohn's that differentiates it from UC related to the
bowel tissues themselves? - CORRECT ANSWERS Crohn's affects the tissue to
a deeper level and can affect any or all layers of the bowel.
What is the theory behind the etiology of IBD? - CORRECT ANSWERS An
initiating factor such as a virus, allergic, or bacterial process occurs and inflames
the intestine. Subsequently, those with a certain genetic predisposition may
produce antibodies that chronically attack the intestine (autoimmune).
Sometimes other relatives are found to also have IBD demonstrating a genetic
component.
Describe IBS as it pertains to its effect on the bowels... - CORRECT ANSWERS
Disordered sensation or abnormal function of the small or large intestine.
What is the most consistent characteristics of IBS? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Alteration in bowel habits alternating. Abdominal pain is also common. Painless
diarrhea may occur.
What are the three most common areas of abdominal tenderness for patients
with suspected IBS? - CORRECT ANSWERS LLQ, umbilicus, or epigastrium.
T or F: The physical exam for patients with suspected IBS is usually abnormal -
CORRECT ANSWERS False: It's usually normal because there is no anatomical
abnormality behind this condition.
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T or F: Digital rectal exams are usually normal in patients with suspected IBS but
may exacerbate symptoms. - CORRECT ANSWERS True
T or F: Extensive testing such as thyroid testing, abdominal imaging, and stool
studies are indicated in patients with suspected IBS - CORRECT ANSWERS
False: Start with basic labs such as CBC and ESR, although elevated ESR and
leukocytosis is typically seen with IBD, not IBS.
T or F: Colonoscopy and barium enema are abnormal in a patient with suspected
IBS - CORRECT ANSWERS False: Those tests would be normal because there
is no anatomical abnormality behind this condition.
What are 4 main points of diagnosis for patients with suspected IBS? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 1. Reveal an increase in bowel symptoms with the onset of pain.
2. Relief of pain with defecation
3. Heightened sensation in bowel activity
4. Sense of incomplete defecation
T or F: Symptoms of IBS are accompanied by fever and/or bleeding. - CORRECT
ANSWERS False
What is the first step to treating a newly diagnosed IBS patient? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Determine whether they are IBS-D, IBS-C, or IBS-M
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What are the 4 main points of IBS treatment? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Diet
2. Education
3. Pharmacological therapy
4. Supportive interventions: i.e.reduce stress
T of F: There is proven treatment for IBS - CORRECT ANSWERS False
At what severity are pharmacological measures taken in patients with IBS? Mild,
moderate, or severe? - CORRECT ANSWERS Moderate to severe
What is the first-line treatment for IBS-C? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. High fiber
diet and hydration
2. Exercise
3. Bulking agents
T of F: Stimulant laxatives can be used as long as is needed to treat IBS-D when
first-line treatment fails. - CORRECT ANSWERS False. Not for long-term use.
What stimulant laxatives can be used for IBD-D on a short-term basis? And if
these fail? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Lactulose, magnesium hydroxide.
2. Linzess (linaclotide), Trulance (plecanatide), or Amitiza (lubiprostone)
ANSWERS 2024/2025 UPDATED A COMPLETE EXAM
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED
BEST RATED A+ FOR PASS
T or F: IBS results in serious medical consequences - CORRECT ANSWERS
False, prognosis for IBS is excellent.
T or F: IBS is a risk factor for IBD (Crohn's and UC) and colon cancer. - CORRECT
ANSWERS False
What are the two most common types of bowel disorders under the
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) umbrella? - CORRECT ANSWERS Ulcerative
Colitis (UC) and Crohn's Disease
In which part of the bowel is UC most commonly manifested? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Rectosigmoid
T or F: UC extends into the small intestine. - CORRECT ANSWERS False, UC is
not present outside of the colon.
T or F: Crohn's Disease can be present anywhere from mouth to anus. -
CORRECT ANSWERS True
In Crohn's Disease there is a characteristic segmental presentation of the diseased
bowel, separated by normal areas of mucosa. What are these areas referred to
as? - CORRECT ANSWERS Skipped lesions
,CHAMBERLAIN NR 511 MIDTERM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024/2025 UPDATED A COMPLETE EXAM
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED
BEST RATED A+ FOR PASS
What is one characteristic of Crohn's that differentiates it from UC related to the
bowel tissues themselves? - CORRECT ANSWERS Crohn's affects the tissue to
a deeper level and can affect any or all layers of the bowel.
What is the theory behind the etiology of IBD? - CORRECT ANSWERS An
initiating factor such as a virus, allergic, or bacterial process occurs and inflames
the intestine. Subsequently, those with a certain genetic predisposition may
produce antibodies that chronically attack the intestine (autoimmune).
Sometimes other relatives are found to also have IBD demonstrating a genetic
component.
Describe IBS as it pertains to its effect on the bowels... - CORRECT ANSWERS
Disordered sensation or abnormal function of the small or large intestine.
What is the most consistent characteristics of IBS? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Alteration in bowel habits alternating. Abdominal pain is also common. Painless
diarrhea may occur.
What are the three most common areas of abdominal tenderness for patients
with suspected IBS? - CORRECT ANSWERS LLQ, umbilicus, or epigastrium.
T or F: The physical exam for patients with suspected IBS is usually abnormal -
CORRECT ANSWERS False: It's usually normal because there is no anatomical
abnormality behind this condition.
,CHAMBERLAIN NR 511 MIDTERM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024/2025 UPDATED A COMPLETE EXAM
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED
BEST RATED A+ FOR PASS
T or F: Digital rectal exams are usually normal in patients with suspected IBS but
may exacerbate symptoms. - CORRECT ANSWERS True
T or F: Extensive testing such as thyroid testing, abdominal imaging, and stool
studies are indicated in patients with suspected IBS - CORRECT ANSWERS
False: Start with basic labs such as CBC and ESR, although elevated ESR and
leukocytosis is typically seen with IBD, not IBS.
T or F: Colonoscopy and barium enema are abnormal in a patient with suspected
IBS - CORRECT ANSWERS False: Those tests would be normal because there
is no anatomical abnormality behind this condition.
What are 4 main points of diagnosis for patients with suspected IBS? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 1. Reveal an increase in bowel symptoms with the onset of pain.
2. Relief of pain with defecation
3. Heightened sensation in bowel activity
4. Sense of incomplete defecation
T or F: Symptoms of IBS are accompanied by fever and/or bleeding. - CORRECT
ANSWERS False
What is the first step to treating a newly diagnosed IBS patient? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Determine whether they are IBS-D, IBS-C, or IBS-M
, CHAMBERLAIN NR 511 MIDTERM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024/2025 UPDATED A COMPLETE EXAM
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED
BEST RATED A+ FOR PASS
What are the 4 main points of IBS treatment? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Diet
2. Education
3. Pharmacological therapy
4. Supportive interventions: i.e.reduce stress
T of F: There is proven treatment for IBS - CORRECT ANSWERS False
At what severity are pharmacological measures taken in patients with IBS? Mild,
moderate, or severe? - CORRECT ANSWERS Moderate to severe
What is the first-line treatment for IBS-C? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. High fiber
diet and hydration
2. Exercise
3. Bulking agents
T of F: Stimulant laxatives can be used as long as is needed to treat IBS-D when
first-line treatment fails. - CORRECT ANSWERS False. Not for long-term use.
What stimulant laxatives can be used for IBD-D on a short-term basis? And if
these fail? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Lactulose, magnesium hydroxide.
2. Linzess (linaclotide), Trulance (plecanatide), or Amitiza (lubiprostone)
